Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Avidemux from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Avidemux Silently
Avidemux 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://sourceforge.net/projects/avidemux/files/avidemux/
- Select the version of your choice under Parent Folder
- Download the avidemux_x.y.z_win32.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: avidemux_x.y.z_win32.exe /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Avidemux Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Avidemux |
| Vendor: | Mean |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | avidemux_x.y.z_win32.exe /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Avidemux x.y - 32 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Avidemux x.y - 32 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
| Download Link: | https://sourceforge.net/projects/avidemux/files/avidemux/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/avidemux-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Avidemux 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://sourceforge.net/projects/avidemux/files/avidemux/
- Select the version of your choice under Parent Folder
- Download the avidemux_x.y.z_win64.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Note: Don’t use the Avidemux_x.y.z VC++ 64bits.exe as it doesn’t work in silent mode
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: avidemux_x.y.z_win64.exe /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Avidemux Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Avidemux |
| Vendor: | Mean |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | avidemux_x.y.z_win64.exe /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Avidemux x.y - 64 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
| Download Link: | https://sourceforge.net/projects/avidemux/files/avidemux/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/avidemux-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Change the Avidemux Default Installation Directory
You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Avidemux to “C:\Avidemux”.
avidemux_x.y.z_win64.exe /S /D=C:\Avidemux |
How to Uninstall Avidemux Silently
Check out the Avidemux Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
Avidemux 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Avidemux x.y - 32 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
Avidemux 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Avidemux x.y - 32 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
Avidemux 64-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Avidemux x.y - 64 bits\uninstall.exe" /S |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.